Dartmoor NPA Council approves 86.5% of planning applications, based on 4,303 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Dartmoor NPA sits 1.8 percentage points below the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 4,303 decided applications published since January 2020, Dartmoor NPA Council approved 86.5% of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Dartmoor NPA council planning portal records · Updated June 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Dartmoor NPA.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2,651 | 383 | 3,034 | 87.4% |
| Listed Building | 509 | 36 | 545 | 93.4% |
| Other | 181 | 38 | 219 | 82.6% |
| Prior Approval | 141 | 32 | 173 | 81.5% |
| Trees | 160 | 13 | 173 | 92.5% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 4 | 64 | 68 | 5.9% |
| Advertisement | 39 | 4 | 43 | 90.7% |
| Change of Use | 25 | 6 | 31 | 80.6% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 13 | 4 | 17 | 76.5% |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teignbridge | 1,674 | 267 | 1,941 | 86.2% |
| West Devon | 1,527 | 247 | 1,774 | 86.1% |
| South Hams | 513 | 64 | 577 | 88.9% |
| Mid Devon | 7 | 2 | 9 | 77.8% |
Real residential planning decisions from Dartmoor NPA council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 0147/26 West Devon | Installation of solar panels on roof with battery and invertor on ground | Approved |
| 0141/26 West Devon | Fitting of external flue at rear of property | Refused |
| 26/0044 West Devon | T1 - Beech - Prune back west side branches and smaller secondary limbs | Approved |
| 0148/26 West Devon | Demolition of conservatory, construction of single storey extension and modifica | Approved |
| 0137/26 Teignbridge | Erection of home office/ancillary accommodation; installation of swimming pool w | Approved |
| 0143/26 Teignbridge | Erection of a detached garage | Approved |
| 0140/26 West Devon | Single storey glazed roof with integrated under-shade | Approved |
| 0136/26 Teignbridge | Erection of lean-to shelter, play bridge and shade sail in school playground | Approved |
| 0129/26 Teignbridge | Replacement of existing shed | Approved |
| 26/0037 West Devon | T1 Holly - Remove the branches close to our house/roof, some branches have broke | Approved |
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Based on 4,303 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Dartmoor NPA is 86.5%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.3%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 4,303 planning decisions from Dartmoor NPA council. 3,723 were approved and 580 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Dartmoor NPA is 86.5%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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